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,REAT mmnm PRICE FIYE CENTS. ATLANTA, GAv TUESDAY MUKJN1JNG. APRIL 27,1886. report (accredited by him) that It wai rumored the ulfht before that Hr. Howell Cobb would bo presented by Georgia for president; that, upon htertng this, cartaiu delegates of Sooth Carolina, Florida and Ala bama, who bad disagreed with Ur. Cobb on old party iaauee, determined to head off thla movement by taking the matter out of Geor gia's bands and bringing a now man to the front. Hence Ur. Davis. Ur. Davis knocks the scaffolding from un der this whole story by the testimony of the surviving actors. Judge A. U. Clayton, of Alabama, says: "Of the accidental complies tiona referred to I have not the slightest knowledge. By a law as fixed as gravitation itself, and as little disturbed by outside Influ ences, the minds of members centered on Ur. Davis.” Hon. Duncan F. Kenner, of Louisi ans, writes: "The general inclination was for Ur. Davis, and Hr. Bhett was next most prom inently mentioned. The Louisiana dele gates, without the slightest hesita tion, and unanimously, declared for Hr. Davis. No other name was mentioned or alluded to.” Hr. Wm. Porcher Miles, of South Carolina, says: 'There was entire unanimity In the choice for president” He adds that perhaps Ur. Keith preferred Toombs, but that the vote for Davis was unan imous. Ur. Chestnut, of South Carolina, says he left his home impressed with the oonrlo- tlon that Hr. Davis was the best man for the position, and that this opinion he never modi fied. The facte appear to be that Ur. Davis was elected because he was the fittest man, with little division, no opposition, and certainly without bis interference and against his ex pressed wishes. He accepted tire place with dignity, served his people ably and honorably, and did all that man could have done to lead the stars and bare to final victory. Mr. Davie's Journey to Montgomery. President Buchanan expressed the fear that upon retiring from office he might "ride from Washington to Wheatland In the light of burn ing effigies” of himself. Mr. Davis rode from Brierddd to Montgomery In the blase of bon fires by night and the acclamations of multi tudes by day. He had one continued ovation and mads twanty-five speeches en route. * * At every other point tho enthusiasm was unbounded. In Ueorgta especially the excitement ran high. At every statlen the people gathered by thousands. The local mil itary paraded; salutes were fired, and Hr. Davis was forced to show himself to thopcoplo. Finding him exhausted, the railroad authori ties extemporized a bed In the car, and Third—That tbo foreign slavo trade should he suppressed, which was done. Fourth—That the running of trains on Sun day should be forbidden by the constitution. The motion to prohibit 8unday mails was lost by one vote only. Ur. Stephens, reviewing tho constitution of tho first confederate states, said: “It will ive, forever a monument to the wisdom, forecast and statesmanship, who made it.” TbeElcctlon of President Davis. There hss been considerable discussion as to thy election of Ur. Davis, which Is now happily settled. When elected Hr. Davis was at hla home, Sixth—Congress had the right to allow cab inet officers to occupy seats lu congress and participate In debates relating to their special departments. This was Hr. Stephens’s resolu tion, though in modified form. He urged that the president be forced to appoint his cabinet from one or tbe other houses of congress, hold ing that a similar feature In the British con- stittlon was one of Its most salutary princi ples. Seventh—The right of the cltlten of ono to passthrough and sojourn In any ether state was expressly guaranteed. Eighth—The prealdenthad powor to remove horn office for special cause only, and in all esses of removal wm required to report to the gulshcd visitors. Tbe military escort, state legtalature. city council and committees pre ceded Ur. Davis. The ceremonies were simple. Hr. Davis was met at tho stops of tho capltol by Mr. Howell Cobb, who escorted him to tbe portico. Ur. Stephens and ilr. Stanley followed. Thu platform fronting them was filled with dls- BEVIV1NO THE MEMORIES OF THE CONFEDERACY. - I n»' FERfay DAVIS, - ■ ' and Last President of tho Confederate Slates ot America, as Ho Appeared Whoa Inaugu le were packed. A section ■platform SO,000. . of artillery fired a salute. As the echoes of the last gun died, Dr. Manley Invoked tho bles sings of God on the president elect ot tho new government. Tbe silenco wss perfect end long, end every word of tho prayer was dis tinctly heard. At lta close, Mr. Cobb ad vanced and announced that Mr. Davis wag ready to take tbo oath of office. Mr. Davis came forward amid deafening applause, and delivered hla inaugural addresa. Tho algnlfi- cant poluta of the address are quoted here with i • • Anagrlcnllulal people whoso cblaflnterest Is tbe export ot commodltisa required In orcryman- urstlurlni country, our true policy Is peace, and the freest traits which our necessities will permit. It Is silks our Interest and that of all thoso to whom we would >«1), and from whom ws would bur, Uiatthtia should bo tbe Await practicable re strictions upon tbe Interchange of these commo dities. Thera can, boa ever, bo but little rivalry between ourselves, and any mamifactnrlngor nav igating cemmnnity, such aatbe northeastern sutea abont which tbe now government was to .be built. A strong fight was made by the citizens of Home and Huntsville to have thd capltol senate his special reasons therefor. (An Inter esting proviso In view of tho oontost now waging between President Cleveland and the senate on this vory point.) Ninth—Tho territorial question wss settled by declaring that In all territory acquired by the confederate states the institution of negro slavery should be recognised and protected, and that the citizen of any state might carry hla slaves Into sooh territory. These are the main points In which the con federate constitution differed from the consti tution of tho United States. Hr. Thos. It. B. Cobb, one of tho greatest and beat of Georgians, was a powerful Influ- Brierfield, Warron county, Hiss* to use hla own language; “repairing his fences!” Ho did not desire tho presidency. Ho says bo had suspected his nsme would be suggested, and “prompt and aa he thought adequate moans hid boon taken to prevent It.” His Inclina tions won for military life. Ho had won dis tinction as a soldier. In a speech he said: "I have no ambition but to bo at tho head of gal lant Ifiaalialpplans once more, loading thorn to the charge!” The friends of General Toombs claimed it that hla election occurred through a misappre hension. Ur. Stephens In his "War Between the States,” credits this report. Georgia was IngtlralegWatlonofth^oiwjov; A niU>Vr.YE VIEW OP TEE lEAUQUEATIOX. oftho Amerirsn onion. It roust follow therefore that mutual Interest will Invite to good will, and kind offices on both puts. If, however, passion or InitofdasilnlonibottIdcloodUio Judgment, or In- Pune the smblUea of those states, wo must pro pera to meet the emergency, and malnttln by tho final ubHratlon of tbe sword Use position which we have assumed among tbe nations of tbo earth. We bars entered upon the career of ludcpcml ence, end H most be Inllezlblr pursued. Through many ytaraof controversy with our late associates of the northern states, ws have vainly endeavored to secure tranquility and obtain respect for the rllhts to which we were entitled. As a necessity. // TAE \\j y f\Rsr \ VOL. xvm. Jill Quieb Along the Potomac •‘All quiet along tbe Potomac," tbey say, ' "Except now and then a stray picket la shot, as be walks on bis beat to and ho, By a rifleman bid in tbo thicket; TIs nothing—a private or two now and then Will not count in the news of the battle; Not an officer lost-only one of tbe men, : Moaning out, all alone, bis deatb-rattle." All quiet along tho Potomac to-night. When the soldiers Ue peacefully dreaming: Their touts In the rays of the clear autumn moon, Or the light of the watch-fires ere gleaming. A tremulous sigh as the gentle night wind Through the fbreit-leares softly la creeping: While stars up shove with their (Uttering eyes, _ Keep guard-tor tbe army Is sleeping. There’s only the sound of the lone sentry’s tread, As be tramps from tho rack to the fountain, And thinks of Urn two In the low trundlo-bed. Far away lu the cot on the mountain. Bis musket Alla Slack—his tut dark and grim, Draws gentle with memories tender.; As be mutters s prayer for tbe child ran asleep, For their mother-may heaven defisnd her: The moon seems to shine just as brightly as then That night, when the love yet unspoken Leaped op to bis llpa-wben low-murmured vows Were pledged to be over unbroken. Thru drawing his steers roughly over bis eyes, He (1» -hosoff tears that are welling. Ami gathers Ids gun closer nptolts place, A- if to keep down tho heart-swelling. He names tbe fountain, the blasted pins tree- tSkSSSEWW be., of y utbt, Toward the shades of tbo forest so dreary. Bark! wasilt the nlght-wtod that trust tea the leaves? Was U moonlight so suddenly Hashing? Blocked Ilka a rifle "Ha! Mary, good-bye' 1 And tbe life-blood Is ebbing and plashing. All quiet along tbe Potomac to night: No sound save tho ruth"of tbo river; White soft felts the dew on the face of the dead— The picket's offdnty forever? ’ —Ethel Lynn Beers. tbt Election sad Inauguration of Mr. Dsris-The Opening of the Confederate Tretsury-The On. furling or tho Tint Confederate Xlag- - War foam a of tho Sooth. Eta. mmarnrnm" On the 4th of February, 1801, two very important conventions met in the United (States of America. Both conventions professed and proclaimed peace. The inevitable outcome of either graaTwar. One—the convention of twenty-one Elates which met at Washington was called the “Peace Convention.” But it was to that . meeting that Senator Zach Chandler had ielergnpbed the governor of Michigan to ."■end stiff-backed delegatee,” adding that “without a little blood-letting” this Union wm not worth a rush. The other convention was the congress of the six seceded states, met to form an Inde pendent government. While Douglas had declared against their coercion, Horace Gree ley had urged that they be allowed to go in peace, and the New York Herald had mild it mould be an outrage to attempt to coerce them, yet every step they took waa towards . the bloodiest battlefields of history. Let ns agree that the war waa Inevitable. That while human pasaions may have hast ened, human wisdom could not have long •verted, the Irrepressible conflict. That • Power beyond crimination or control Impelled the storm, and that the inacrutable gplrit of God rode on lta deadliest blasts. The war, whether human or divine origin, (Hfie sJane^ •‘Rifleman, shoot mo a fancy shot Straight at the heart of you prowling vldellc. Blag me a ball la the tUttcTthg spot That shines on Us breast like an amulette:" “Ab, Captain, ben gees for a fine-drawn bead; There’s music around when my barrel'sin tune: Crack! went tha rifle the messenger aped. And dead from bis hone fall the ringing dragoon. “Now, Rifleman, steal through tbo bushes, ao From your victim some trinket to handsel Art blood— A button, a loop, or that luminous patch That gleams in tbe moon like a diamond stud.' .“Ob, Captain! I staggered and sunk on my track When 1 gated on the Dace of that fallen vtdette; For be loosed so like you as he lay on his back Thai my heart rose upon me, and masters me yet “But I snatched off Ike trinket this locket of gold An Inch from tbe center my lead broke lu way, Scarce grazing the picture to fair to behold, Of a beautiful lady In bridal anay." “Ha: Rifleman, fling me tbo locket!—''Utah*, My brother's young bride, and tha fallen dragoon Was her husband— Hush, soldier, 'twaa Heaven's decree: We must bur him hero, by tbs light of the moon. “But, berk! the tar buttes their warnings unite; War is a virtue—weakness lssln: There's lurking and loping around us tonight; Load again, Rifleman, keep your band Ini" -Cbariee Dawson Suaoly. was assuredly fought in sincerity and with heroism.’ It has led tho American people n legacy that grows richer as time grows older. It taught them the lesson of mutual respect and forbearance. From the common glory and pathos of lta scattered graves has grown the strength of n common conntiy and tbe tendemcn of a renewed comradeship. The blood that wss spilled in fratricidal strife, has, in Divine mercy and wisdom, cemented these states in indis soluble union. AH passion hss died out of tho memories of this war. The finality of its result is unchallenged. Ita decrees have been accepted in perfect good faith. The men who fonght the good fight have struck hands in soldierly frankness and cour tesy. The pride of American cttUenship is tho overmastering impulse of tbo hour, and the duty of American citizenship the pleas ure of the people. In recalling the memories of the days of ’61 there is no danger that this patriotism will bo disturbed. When our people cease to love these memories—cease to honor the men who made them glorious or revere the men whose sufferings and death illumine them—they will cease to he capable of ps triotic emotion. These memories are oar heritage—these men ere oar heroes—these graves are; dot glory. These are tho exam ples we give to onr children. The examples of men who In all sincerity stood by their convictions—who in all earnestness pledged their lives to the enforcement of their convictions—who gave history ita brav est pages In fighting for their convictions— and who, when they were overcome, had the courage to face their fatnre with nndsanted hearts, and grasp with nnavertod thee and unclouded brow the hands of their victorious brothers. Let ns go over, thon, the story of those stirring and heroic days, that we may revive its inspiration in onr own hearts and implant it in the hearts of our children. The Pint Confederate Congress. When Montgomery wss selected as the capi tal of the confederate states It was one of the richest cities in the south. It la said Its wealth surpassed even that of Charleston. Ita central location, perhaps, more than other considerations, led to lta se lection. When It was chosen but six states had seceded—South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Mont- transferred from Montgomery to ono of these points, bat without avail. But forty-two delegates attended tha open ing of tho .'confederate congress. They were as follows: ALABAMA. tlcbard IV. Walker, Robert IT. Smith, Jollo J. McRae. Joho 0111 Shorter, Wm. Pariah Chilton, rt top hen F. Hate, David 1'. Lewis, Thomas Fears, Jabes L. If. Carry. I'LOSIDA. James T. Harrison, William 8. Barry, uxoaou. Robert Toombs, Francis 8. Bartow, n J, Crawford. Eugenios A. Niabet, . min H. Hill, Howell Cobb, Augusta R. Wright, Thomas R. K. Cobb, Augustus H. Kenan, Alexander U. Stephens. LOUISIAXA. John I'erklns, Jr., Alexander DeCtouet, Charles M. Conrad, liuncao F. Kenner, ”■ ’id Nparrow, Hoary HtnhalL Etsoamm. W. P. Harris, Alexander M. Clayton, W. & Wilson, Walker Brooks, J. A. r. Campbell. SOUTH CAHOI.IMA, R. Barnwell Rhett, R. W. Barnwell, Lawrence M. Relit. James Chestnut, Jr. Charles O. Memmlnger, W. Porclier Miles, Thomas J. Withers, William W. Boyce. Tbe train bearing the delegates from Geor gia and Carolina was wrecked owing to heavy rains, and tho delegates did not arrive until late on the nlgbta of tho third. They were re ceived with gnat enthusiasm. The city was beside itself with excitement. Texas, which bad seceded It on tbe 1st, was not represented, her delegates arriving a few days afterwards, but coming In with a ruth. Of this congress, Mr. Stephens says It eras tbe ablest body with which he aver served, and singularly free from rovolntlonuy spirit. Ur. Howell Cobb was made president and Hr. J. J. Hooper, of Alabama, secretary. Tho New Confederate Constitution. Tbe first rale adopted by the eongrea was that votes should be cast by states. The state was made the sovereign unit, and Florida with her three delegate* balanced the vote of Geor gia’s eleven delegates. The constitution was prepared by a commit tee, of which Hr. Bhett, of South Carolina, wss chairman, and adopted unanimously. The special features of the new constitution wore aa follows: First—Tbe importation of slaves waa pro hibited. Second—Tho laying of a protective tariff wit prohibited. Notes on importations to r the fostering of any industry wm permitted, but duties on export* might bo laid by a two- thirds vote of both houses. This was Hr. Bhett's special hobby. Third—Internal improvements by congress ware prohibited, but eongrea had the right to lay local duties for local Improvements, This was Hr. Toombs’s hobby. Fourth—A citizen of on* state was not per. mltted to ins a citiaan of another state in a fed eral cou it. They wen left to the jurisdiction ot their state soerte. Fifth—All extra pey or allowance, bounty or subsidy to nny agent or contractor, WM pro- hiblted. Thla was tha wotk of Hr, Toombs. erement. He had four special natations that he urged with tloqoenoe and vehemence: First—That the new government should be known as ‘"The Bepublle of Washington.” It is claimed that the suggestion of this name wm first mad# by Mia. Ladd, of Wayaeiboio, who submitted a design of a flag and rant it with her three sons whoa* lives she tendered for the defence of Wellington's republic. It Is known, however, that Mr. Cobb had long cherished the Ida of giving Washington's asms to tha new government. He felted by one vote in the committee of carrying hie reso lution on this point. Second—'That tha providence of God should be distinctly recognized In the constitutional tew by the new government. Tbie wee done, u the preamble shows. relied on, ho ays; to fbralsh the president. The Georgia delegates did not meet until the morning of the election. They nnaalmously agreed to present Mr. Town be a Georgia’s choice. Before the meeting adjourned it was reported that two or three states, supposed to bare ben nnsnlmous for Toombs, hod the night before determined to present Hr. Davis. Hr. Teembs declared that ir this were true he would not prevent the ue of his name, but that Georgia mast support Hr. Davis. Judge M. J. Crawford was selected to aseerteln the truth or falsity of tbe reported defection. He returned with the statement that It waa Iran. Hr. Toombs thereupon withdrew hla moment at tbe next station. Tbo crowd | massed on the track in front ot tho engine and refused to giv* way until Mr. Davis hid addressed them a few words. In Atlanta he addressed 10,000 people, being Introduced by Judge Jared I, Whitaker, Going down to West Point bo rode mat of tho way In tho baggage car when hi could see tho coanty, which ho studied very closely ta better advantage. The enthusiasm seemed to in crease as he approached the capital city. Ur. Davis hu denied tbe reports of vlolentspoechsi credited to bim on thla trip. Ha repeatedly urged tbo gravity of tho situation, dented that he bsd said then would be no war, and ex* pressd the opinion that all the heroism of (ho southern people would be required to maintain ho step they had taken. The Inauguration of Mr. Davie. Hr. Davis arrived in Montgomery on the 15th of February. He was met serersl miteeoatof tbe city by tbe authorities and escorted in, amid the booming of cannon, torchlight pro cessions and ringing shouts of tbs populate. At tha depot ht mad* a speech declaring that ths south could maintain her position, and that thow who Interforred would bo made to feel southern steel. He mad* a longer speech attheEscbang* hotel, two negroes standing by bis aide with lighted candlte to that hla pale, Impassioned tut could bo toon. Mont gomery bsd little sleep tbit night. She was literally wild with sxdtament. The Inanimation, which took place on Hon* day tha leth of Hank, ono of tha moat brilliant pageants ever aten In tha country np to that time, would be considered technically email Id these days of Joyous display. But four companies took part In tho panda—tho Columbus Guards, Lieutenant Ellis; Indepen dent rides, Ctpteln Farris; tbe Entente rifles, Captain Alf Baker, the German Fosileert, Captain Schutsalor. Captain Reramet, of Co lombo*, Ga., commanded the battalion. Colo nel It. P. Watson waa marshal of tho day, with tho following aids: Florida, Hamilton Wrlgbt; Georgia, Daniel 8. Printop; Sooth Carolina, H. D. Capon; Louisians, B. C. Ward; MbsMppi, J. P. Billups; Texas, Preston Bob- erta. The day was beautiful. Tho an shone brilliantly, and toft couth westerly winds be spoke the coming spring. The imposing state capital st tks end of a street, net unlike Pennsylvania avenue, was fitly decorated. Laurel and magnolia covered ita tall pillars. In front waaa grand ampitksstrs, making,is an eyt witness observed, "a fit stage for tha first (scene of tbe greatest dram* of modern history.” Mr. Davit rods la a carriage drawn by six grey bone*. By hla tide Vice-President Stephens; fronting , Bit. Dr. Hanley; behind these, in carriages cam* tha provisional congress, governors of the acceded state* tad distis- In the cool tweet hush of a wooded nook. Where tho Mty-budt sprinkle the gnen old mound, And the winds ind the birds tnd the limpid brook Murmur their dreams with s drowsy sound, Who lies so still In tbe plnshymonq With his pals cheek preaacd on a breezy pillow, Couched where the lights and tb* shadows croaa Through the flickering fringe or the willow,— Who lies, slss! 8o still, so clill), la the whispering grass? a nngni-nsirea men, wiur nis ups apart,— One hind thrown np o'er bis frank, dead ran, And the other clutching his putsoleas heart,— Lies there In the shadows cool and dim, Ills mnskst swept by s trailing bough. With a careless grate In eseb tranquil limb. And a wound In his manly brow— A wound, alas! W hence the warm blood drips lu tbo qulot grass And the violets peer ftom their dusky beds, With a tearful dew In their great pure ere* And tbs lilies quiver thsir shining heads, - Their pale llpa bill of a sad surprise; And tho Heard darts through the glistening fens And the squirrel rustles the branches hoary, Birtngo birds fly out with a cry, to batbo Their wings la tbs sunset glory: While tha shadows para O'er Ur* quiet flu* and the dewy grata. God pity the bride who watts st horns With her illy cheeks sad hsr violet eyes, Dreaming the tweet old dream of love. While her lover Is walking In paradise. God strengthen her heart u the days go by. . And tbe long, drear nlgbts of her vigil follow; Nor bird nor wind nor whispering gnus May breathe the tale of the hollow: Alas! alas! Tbe secret is safe in the woodland grass. Anonym oat (Southern). Little Gif fir?, ef JPennefiSee. Out of the focal and foremost Are, Out of the hospital wall as dire, t mltlen of grape shot end gangrene, (Eighteenth bottle, and he sixteen!) Fpcctre such as we seldom tts, Little Olffia, of Tennessee. Take hlm-tnd welcome," the surgeon arid; "Much your doctor esn help the dead!” And ro wo took Mm and brought him where The halm wss sweet on the summer air; And are laid Mm down on a wholesome bed— fitter Lauras, heel to bead! Weary war with the bated:breath, Skeleton boy against skeleton death. Months of torture, bow many such: Weary weeks of the stick and cratch! 81111 a glint io tliw steel blue eye Rpoke of tbe spirit that would Dot die. And didn’t! nay, more! In death's despite The crippled skeleton learned to write! •'Dear mother." at lint, of coulee: sod then, "Dearcaptain'-Inquiring about "tha men.” Captain's tan>tr-”Of eighty end firs, Glffen sod I are left >llve!” "Johnston's pressed st the boM. they tayr Lillie Glffen was up and away. A tsar, bis Hist; at be bade good-by, Dimmed the allot of bte steel Mueeye; "I’ll write. I/spared." Therewasnawsofa fight. But none ofGIffin. He did not write! I sometimes fancy that 1 were king Of tha princely knights of the Golden Ring, With theeongof tbe minstrel to mine ear, And tb* tender legend tbit trembles here, I'd give the beet, on Mil bended knee, Tbe whitest sou) of my chivalry, For UlUeClffin of Tennessee. —Francis O.Ttcknor. INDISTINCT PRINT %